Of the more than 36 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, almost half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.
We aspire to cure the mountain of global blindness, one patient at a time.
The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.
News, stories, and updates from the field.
"It’s my hope that Ghana will get to a point where no one is needlessly blind from preventable causes of blindness"
Sep 28, 2018
Family moved by NPR broadcast featuring HCP, creates fundraiser for a special 6th birthday
Aug 31, 2018
“I am enthused to share my skills and knowledge to help the important cause of restoring sight, because the eye is the window to the body. I get such a...
Jul 31, 2018
“I am happy because now I am able to visit my children and spend time with them, as well as with my grandchildren, especially those who have moved to other...
“I look forward to a country free of avoidable blindness, where its people enjoy good eye health provided by well-trained ophthalmic personnel at all levels, such that no one leaves...
Jun 29, 2018
HCP Launches TT+ Program in Ethiopia in New Partnership with Izumi Foundation
Jun 28, 2018
“I work at Quiha Eye Hospital, where there are only two ophthalmologists who serve more than eight million people"
May 31, 2018
"I chose ophthalmology because I had the opportunity to witness what high quality ophthalmology care and training could provide to Ethiopia and its people"
Apr 30, 2018
“I am excited to resume my school and be like my friends and I want to be doctor like you and help needy people.“
Mar 30, 2018
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